For Outdoor Festival Rub Kandy has decided to invade the space of three adjacent rooms in the central gallery. Technique and medium distinguish the works, yet there is a common thread that unites them: the space, the artist’s modifications, and the inaccessibility of the areas. The three site-specific works come from a deep research into the building and its architectural elements.

Room 1 – A dark, narrow room filled with water and, in the background, a large circle of light. The enclosed space gives a sense of hardship amplified by the presence of a wall, built by necessity when the plant was active. The large light and its subsequent reverberations are elements that guide the spectator and offer reprieve from the overwhelming sensation the room brings upon their eyes.

Room 2 – The large warehouse that hosts Rub Kandy’s second installation was sectioned in two distinct portions: the first was left intact in order to demonstrate its deteriorated state. In the background the painted white surface marks a clear break, transforming the space into an aseptic scene. Through their candor the spaces modify and enhance the flow of time through the barracks and its architecture.

Room 3 – Numerous mirrors scavenged during the making of the festival have been leaned on pilasters and aimed toward the viewer. Through a game that multiplies the reflection of light in the mirrors, beams of light cut through the space and change our visual perception of the room.